In our house, Christmas movies aren’t just for Christmas. We watched The Polar Express at least ten times this summer. Another Christmas favorite of Bug’s is Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter Wish
Since we watch Christmas movies all year long, it doesn’t bother me that it’s only 2 weeks into October and we’re already watching the NEW Thomas Christmas DVD, Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
In the new adventures on this DVD, Rheneas picks the perfect Christmas tree when he finally stops to smell the evergreen. Charlie knows how fun snow can be and discovers that teamwork-in-the-snow is the most fun of all. Edward gets Salty just what he asked for the perfect story to re-tell — and Emily learns the best way to be Really Useful. Unwrap the holiday adventures with Thomas and his friends and best wishes for a very Thomas Christmas
I’m not one to bash things unnecessarily, but there is one thing I do not like about the Thomas Christmas DVDs and I’ve done some reading online and I’m not the only one bothered by this – and some are way more bothered by it than I am. The Thomas Christmas shows typically refer to the season as the “winter holiday” and use terms like “holiday tree” and “holiday lights”. So if you’re one to be offended by something that’s been riddled through and through with political correctness, you might want to stick to the non-Christmas Thomas DVDs that stick to teaching values.
Personally, how I feel about it has evolved since the first time we watch Merry Winter Wish last year. My child knows why we celebrate Christmas. And when he watches the Thomas Christmas movies, he sees the trees, the lights, Santa, presents and to him that’s “Christmas”. He hasn’t picked up on “merry winter holiday” instead of “merry Christmas” and he still calls the tree a “Christmas tree” despite Thomas calling it a Holiday tree. Now, he’s older this year and he might pick up on some of these things. But instead of forbidding the “politically correct” films from our house, I would prefer to explain it to him. He has to learn that there are people out there that do not believe what we believe. Now, I’m going to stop there because I don’t want to turn this into a religious debate. I believe whole-heartedly in my religious convictions and I’m passing that on to my son. But I’m not going to let it grow into this “us-vs-them” monster. Because it could teach him hatred, or at the very least, disdain, for people who don’t believe what we believe. Which, is the very opposite of some of our core beliefs.
So from our family to yours, I wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS. And we wish Thomas and his friends a MERRY CHRISTMAS as well!
If you’re little engineer needs Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
If you’re going to pick up Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
If you want to pick up a copy in stores, there was a coupon released just today for A Very Thomas Christmas on DVD.
I received a copy of this film to review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are (clearly) my own!
Related posts:
{ 79 comments… read them below or add one }
dudders is still looking for Breakfast with Thomas! lol
My son would love some of the talking wooden or die cast trains for christmas.
Whatever you feel like saying is good enough or me. I think if someone says one and you prefer the other just let them know or shrug it off cause hey its christmas i mean the holidays lol.
They haven’t asked specifically for Thomas, but we’ve looked at some train sets. They’re really into imaginative play right now. Sometimes their green beans have conversations at meal times….
I say merry Christmas, even though I don’t believe the biblical explanation of Christmas. It’s still called Christmas and no matter what you believe in, it should still be a time if happiness. And most retail workers are told they must say one phrase or another, so take it personally if they say one you don’t like. They’re just trying to keep their job! :)
My daughter has been asking for a Thomas the train she saw in an ad in the paper.
I think it is fine either way. If someone doesn’t like to say Merry Christmas then it is fine with me they can say happy holidays.
my boys love thomas and want one of the train sets
i say both!
This would make a great gift for my Thomas the Tank Engine-Crazy nephew!!
I’m a Merry Christmas kind-of-girl!!
My kids haven’t really asked for anything yet!! My 3 yr old son loves Thomas! He would be happy with anything if it had Thomas on it whether it be underwear,shirt,puzzle,train sets, etc..
Thanks for the opportunity to win!!
We say both! :)
My grandson loves Thomas. Would love to get him the movies for Christmas!
My son loves Thomas and anyyhing Christmas since our Gatlinburg trip…would be lively to surprise him with a video that has both
I say Merry Christmas. You should stand for your convictions, I am sickened by political correctness. I would rather someone wish me Happy Hannukah or Kwanzaa if that is their belief. in the end they are all happy tidings they are wishing for us.
Yes, my nephew Camdyn told me, “I want Thomas toy!” Anything with Thomas he loves!
I’m neutral with it. I tend to say Merry Christmas but it doesn’t bother me when others say happy holidays.
yes, he has
either merriment is fine with me
Nope they haven’t! jessicapeeling@yahoo.com
I think either is fine, but in the workplace I like to say “Happy Holidays” so I don’t offend anyone :) jessicapeeling@yahoo.com
Yes- my son loves Thomas!
Yes, our littlest one Pierce wants Toby–not sure why
Personally either greeting is nice to hear– but I still don’t get why people make such an issue on this subject.Its a greeting
Haha yes! Always saying “The blue one” “The blue one”
To be honest, I have zero issues with this. It’s never meant to offend anyone. I think a bigger issue is cursing being used more liberally.
my sson has asked for new thomas tracks
My daughter wants anything and everything Thomas
I say Merry Christmas because I want to remember the actual reason for the holiday- CHRIST.
my kids haven’t asked for too much yet
i don’t mind what phrase people use, but i don’t like when people use x-mas instead of Christmas. Don’t leave the CHRIST out of Christmas.
Not yet, but he did just get a Thomas shirt for his birthday.
Neither phrase bothers me and I think people make too big a deal out of it. Including stores trying to be “PC”.
No but she does get super excited when Thomas is on so I think she would enjoy it
Personally either is fine with me. I do know some people that do not celebrate Christmas so I am mindful of what I say with my greetings. I think both are acceptable greetings.
My son wants the Thomas the Train Preschool Steam ‘n Speed R/C Thomas
My granddaughters have not asked for any Thomas Toys but love watching Thomas!
My son isn’t old enough to ask for a specific Thomas toy, but he LOVES the show and all his trains!
shes two and a half but cant talk so she cant ask for it but she loves thomas
i prefer happy holidays bc theres different religions
My 3 yrd old niece hasn’t asked for anything yet- but watches the show!
He loves Thomas! I am thinking there have been requests but I can’t remember too well. Any time he sits in front of that tv it always “I want that” Haha So I don’t keep track until closer to the Holidays.
Honestly, it doesn’t bother me one way or the other. Some people have a preference but they are both cheerful to me.
I do not have any children, but I would love to win this for my little nephew who loves trains!
cjnedrow at gmail dot com
It doesn’t bother me either way. However, I would feel uncomfortable saying Happy Holiday. Merry Christmas just comes naturally.
cjnedrow at gmail dot com
My son loves the train sets!
We haven’t talked about what he wants for Christmas yet, but I’m sure Thomas will come up!! Thanks for the giveaway! :)
As long as everyone respects my celebrating Christmas, I respect what any one else chooses to celebrate (or not). I work with people all over the world, and it’s just easier for me to give warm feelings by saying “Happy Holidays” at work, and save my “Merry Christmas” for at home.
Our children have not asked for anything for Christmas
Yes, he always wants something from Thomas & Friends to add to his collection.
I prefer saying Merry Christmas because to me it’s the true meaning of Christmas.
My daughter loves watching thomas but has not ask for any toys or anything YET!
I say Merry CHRISTmas because its about christ and nothing more to me! We LOVE the Lord and love to celebrate his birth! Happy holidays is nice to but I Love MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
My grandson hasn’t asked for any train stuff, but he loves watching the show.
I use Merry Christmas, but it doesn’t bother me what is used. Everyone is entitled to say what they want.
My daughter has asked for anything yet besides a Fisher Price table.
I say Merry Christmas out of habit.
She has not ask for any Thomas things yet.
No, my daughter is too little to ask for anything, but I bet my nephews are asking for Thomas toys, they love them!!
She hasn’t asked yet but I’m sure she will next month when she goes to see Santa!
My son hasn’t started thinking about Christmas yet, and we aren’t prompting him yet.
I am happy with either Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays
wants a percy train
My son is still pretty young, so isn’t asking for anything specific, but he loves anything Thomas!
I used to work as cashier in high school and college, and I remember getting yelled at one holiday season for saying Merry Christmas to someone. I was insulted, to me saying Merry Christmas and Happy holidays, is the same thing. Everyone has their own beliefs, but Christmas is about traditions and spending time with your family, it doesn’t always have to revolve around religion if that isn’t what you believe.
No they have not yet.
My son hasn’t asked for anything, yet. :D
acartwrightmorell at gmail dot com
Yes. Thomas is always at the top of his list.
I prefer merry Christmas because it sounds magical to me, but I don’t mind happy holidays either. I do try today Happy Holidays if I am not sure what they celebrate.
Mine haven’t asked yet- but it’s still early!
my son loves thomas – his 2nd birthday was thomas theme
The twins have not asked for any Thomas & Friends toys this year for Christmas. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
I like saying “Merry Christmas” but I don’t want to offend anyone so lots of times I say “Happy Holidays” because it encompasses so much. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
Gray is too little to ask, but he does have Santa bringing him a Thomas set.
I’m Christian, so I say Merry Christmas. I understand people trying to be PC, but I say what I want.
No but he is only 19 months
no not yet!
That’s a slick answer to a challengnig question